Faculty and Staff Workshops

In this workshop, managers and supervisors will learn how to prepare for and conduct meaningful and fair talent reviews using our recently updated tools.

When everyone who can and should contribute is present and given the opportunity to do so; when meeting times and agendas are honored; when meetings are productive and goals are met, there is an effective facilitator leading the process.  Develop these important skills as you also learn tips for engaging participants for meetings that accomplish things. 

The transition from player to coach brings a unique set of challenges, as peers may question your new role and you may find yourself struggling to manage and maintain “friendships” as you become the “boss.” This class will provide you with perspective and techniques to assist you in a smooth transition into becoming an effective leader and manager.

When even the best performance conversations are not enough, documenting corrective action can be the next step in helping your staff achieve their highest performance. What form to use when and what to write down are some of the elements of documentation explored in this drill. Practice these skills in session and be ready to make corrective actions when the need arises.

Effective department on-boarding can be the foundation of success for your new employees. It requires careful preparation long before their first day of work. Learn how to design your own playbook with customized, department-specific training to acclimate your new employee to the campus and the College.

Being an effective manager requires a mastery of every aspect of communication. Feedback, whether you are giving it or receiving it, always seems to get a bad rap. This 2-hour skill drill will help you develop a healthy relationship feedback on both sides.

The “need to talk” to your employees about performance issues is sometimes uncomfortable and it can be difficult to know where to begin. This skill drill will help you to put those conversations in perspective and offer practical ways to help you say what you mean and get the desired results. You will also learn how to effectively recognize great performance.

The role of frontline staff is always changing and the pressure of the position requires that they are well-trained, exude confidence and have the necessary skills to de-escalate difficult situations.